Scand J Plast Recons
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Ten patients, eight of whom were paraplegic, have had ischial pressure ulcers treated by skin expansion. Skin expanders 680 ml in size were inserted subcutaneously on the posterior aspect of the thigh. ⋯ After a few weeks the patients were able to undergo a programme of rehabilitation that included sitting with the expanded flaps. No ulcers recurred during a median follow-up of 12 months (range 8-34).